How's this for irony? According to FaithMouse, "China is now the world's #1 publisher of Bibles, even though private printing and distribution of bibles and underground house churches remain illegal, and many Chinese Christians, priests and pastors remain jailed for their faith."From USA Today...
BEIJING — The owner of a Christian bookstore here, held in secret detention since Nov. 28, broke no laws and sold only legally sanctioned religious material, his wife says.
Businessman Shi Weihan was arrested because of his faith and refusal to register their unapproved "house church" with authorities, says Zhang Jing, 37.
Shi's case has attracted international attention and drawn condemnation from overseas Christian groups. His arrest comes as the Chinese government is struggling to convince critics that it has expanded religious freedom and tolerance.
China is officially atheist and restricts religious practice to state-sanctioned churches and places of worship regulated by authorities. The government, military and ruling Communist Party discourage officeholders and members from practicing any faith.
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I keep looking for products that aren't made in China. Aside from my produce, it's hard to do. How did we let things get this bad?
You watch what our government does in response to stuff like this. They'll "strongly object" to the prisoners' treatment, or whatever. Then nothing will be done and all goes on as before.
This is really sad, but thanks for reporting it all the same. I'm still saddened by the attacks in India... sigh.
I am totally disgusted with our country's support of China; I refused to have anything to do with, or to watch the Rose Parade, and I won't be watching the Olympics, either.
I am PRAYING that a Christian, American athlete decides, after years of training, to withdraw because of the atrocities taking place in China.
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